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If you need a break from the busy downtown scene, do what
we locals do – head for the beach. Sadly, many people visit
Victoria and never get to see our lovely beaches all just a few
minutes from the inner harbour. Here’s a few of our best
white sand beaches.
Gonzales (Foul) Bay
Gonzales or “Gonzo” as it is known locally is one
of Victoria’s best-kept secrets. It’s a wonderful
beach with great sand to sunbathe in and make sand castles with.
It’s a place for everyone to enjoy. On any afternoon you
can see young boys skim boarding; a family on a kayak adventure,
people playing Frisbee; swimmers or perhaps a group playing guitars
and singing. It’s a joyous place to be. This is the beach
that you can experience when you book our Victoria Bayshore Suite
property.
Willows Beach
Willows is a family favourite that has something for everyone.
The whole family can enjoy the sandy beach while the kids can
easily find enough entertainment on either the beach or its adjoining
playground.
Cordova Bay
Named in honour of the forty-sixth viceroy of New Spain, this
beach is truly fit for a king. I am not sure that his Excellency
Cordova ever got the sand of his namesake beach between his toes,
but you can easily enough. Views towards Mount Baker and San
Juan Islands.
Cadboro Bay
It is at this beach that you can see if you can spot the “Cadborosaurus” often
described as the sister to the Lock Ness Monster. Cadboro Bay
is a top spot to walk the sandy beach and if you have kids you
will appreciate the great play area.
